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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.43, 6,315.97 and 1,745.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.43, 6,315.97 and 1,745.65 is: 2,617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.43 : 6,315.97 = 1,745.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.43/6,315.97 = 1,745.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.43x = 6,315.97 × 1,745.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.43x = 11,025,473.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,025,473.03/4,211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.99

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